Ofcom publishes its 2026 age-assurance report
The report assesses the use of age checks and early evidence from regulated sectors.
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A structured entry point to selected official age assurance sources.
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Age-assurance date specified by Ofcom for in-scope Part 3 services
Ofcom’s April letter sets 25 July 2025 for highly effective checks on services in its stated scope.
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Published assessment
OfficialOfcom published its 2026 report assessing age-assurance use. It covers early evidence from pornography, social media and dating services.
Ofcom · consulté le 25/09/2026 Résumé/traduction MONIFACTScope of the letter
OfficialThe letter addresses Part 3 services allowing pornography. Services carrying other content can have additional child-protection duties.
Ofcom · consulté le 25/09/2026 Résumé/traduction MONIFACTHighly effective age assurance
OfficialOfcom’s letter states that in-scope services allowing pornography must implement highly effective age assurance from 25 July 2025.
Ofcom · consulté le 25/09/2026 Résumé/traduction MONIFACTVÉRIFIER ET APPROFONDIR
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Highly effective age assurance
OfficialOfcom’s letter states that in-scope services allowing pornography must implement highly effective age assurance from 25 July 2025.
Ofcom · consulté le 25/09/2026 Résumé/traduction MONIFACTPublished assessment
OfficialOfcom published its 2026 report assessing age-assurance use. It covers early evidence from pornography, social media and dating services.
Ofcom · consulté le 25/09/2026 Résumé/traduction MONIFACTScope of the letter
OfficialThe letter addresses Part 3 services allowing pornography. Services carrying other content can have additional child-protection duties.
Ofcom · consulté le 25/09/2026 Résumé/traduction MONIFACTSources originales
Regulator
Ofcom
Letter regarding mandatory age assurance requirements
Consulté le 25/09/2026 · publié le 24/04/2025 Source originale ↗
Regulator
Ofcom
Use of Age Assurance Report 2026
Consulté le 25/09/2026 · publié le 15/07/2026 Source originale ↗